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9 Year Old Girl Accidently Shot With BB Gun

HULMEVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a child was flown to a hospital after reportedly being shot with a BB gun in suburban Philadelphia.

Emergency dispatchers in Bucks County said an ambulance was called to a Hulmeville residence shortly before 3:30 p.m. Saturday.

Officials said a 9-year-old girl was taken to St. Mary's Hospital and then flown by helicopter to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia with a chest wound.

Authorities had no word about the condition of the victim or other details. State police are investigating.

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